Cuban Crow
Corvus nasicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCorvidae (Crows, Jays, and Magpies)
- GenusCorvus (Crows and Ravens)
- SpeciesCorvus nasicus (Cuban Crow)
About the Cuban Crow
The Cuban crow (Corvus nasicus) is a crow species native to the northern Caribbean. Two other Caribbean crow species, the white-necked crow (C. leucognaphalus) of Hispaniola and the Jamaican crow (C. jamaicensis), appear to be very closely related to it, sharing several key morphological features. The ancestor of the fourth and fifth species from this region, the Hispaniolan (C. palmarum) and Cuban palm crows (C. minutus), would appear to be a later arrival (at least in evolutionary terms); both species show more similarities to the fish crow (C. ossifragus) of mainland North America and two Mexican species. This is despite C. minutus being sympatric with C. nasicus on Cuba, indicating two distinct arrivals of crows onto the island, and a resulting niche differentiation, similar to C. leucognaphalus and C. palmarum on Hispaniola.
A stocky, medium-sized (40–42 centimetres or 16–17 inches in length) forest crow, the bill of this species is long and deep with a gentle curve towards the tip giving a large headed profile. The nasal bristles sweep forward then upward and frequently reveal the nostrils which are hidden in almost all other members of the genus... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cuban Crow in Ciénaga de Zapata
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Ciénaga de Zapata
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Red-legged Thrush
Turdus plumbeus
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Greater Antillean Grackle
Quiscalus niger
Cuban Pewee
Contopus caribaeus
Cuban Blackbird
Dives atroviolaceus
Tawny-shouldered Blackbird
Agelaius humeralis
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Setophaga caerulescens
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ciénaga de Zapata | 🇨🇺 Cuba |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cuban Crow in Ciénaga de Zapata?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Cuban Crow sighting in Ciénaga de Zapata, based on 866 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cuban Crow in Ciénaga de Zapata?
August has the highest sighting rate for Cuban Crow in Ciénaga de Zapata in our monthly data.